The Global Benchmarking Network (GBN) is an alliance of leading bench-marking centres worldwide who share a common vision and mission. Current Membership comprises 19 benchmarking centres in 19 countries which represent more than 30,000 businesses and government agencies.

The GBN was founded in November 1994 by representatives from bench-marking centres in Germany, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. The GBN is a non-profit organization. Funding comes from affiliates' annual fees and other sources approved at the annual meeting. It has a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a Secretary General. The GBN comprises benchmarking centres in the following countries: Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Dubai, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zea-land, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK and USA.

For more information visit: http://www.globalbenchmarking.org/